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Twice the difference of a number and six is the same as twelve . Write into algebraic equation

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Answer:2(n-6)=12(I went too far in my explanation; I'm not going to erase it because I think it is important to have an example on solving these)Step-by-step explanation:Twice the difference of a number and 6 is the same as 12.Twice means 2 timesDifference means the result of subtracting something.is the same as means equal to (=).So we are given 2(n-6)=12.You can start by dividing 2 on both sides are distributing 2 to terms in the ( ).I will do it both ways and you can pick your favorite.2(n-6)=12Divide both sides by 2.  n-6  =6Add 6 on both sides  n     =12OR!2(n-6)=12Distribute 2 to both terms in the ( )2n-12=12Add 12 on both sides 2n    =24Divide both sides by 2 n       =12